(A) All members shall be residents of the city. The Mayor and Common Council shall make only those appointments which insure the following.
(1) Members are persons to have demonstrated a commitment to the purposes for which the Commission is created.
(2) The Commission is broadly representative of the community in regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, and abilities.
(3) There shall be 1 Commissioner appointed from each of the following segments of the community: real estate/banking; business/industry; labor/education; and an attorney. The remaining members shall be appointed as citizen members.
(B) In the event of a death, incapacity or resignation of any member, his or her successor shall be appointed by the one who appointed the member and the newly appointed member shall serve for the unexpired period of the term of the one replaced.
(C) A member may be removed only for cause, including, but not limited to inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office, upon specific written charges filed against him or her. The charges shall be filed with and heard by the appointing authority, unless the appointing authority is bringing the charges. If the appointing authority is bringing the charges, the Common Council shall appoint a hearing officer. The Commissioner against whom the charges are made shall be given a copy of the charges at least 10 days before a hearing and may require that the hearing be open to the public. At the hearing, the member is entitled to present evidence and argument and to be represented by counsel. After the removal of a Commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings, shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(Prior Code, § 34.116) (Ord. 4920, passed 10-22-1984)